Recommendation for Vacuum pump

[siric]

Hi,

I just purchased a Hold Fast Stabiliser kit and am using it with my pancake compressor. Needless to say, the compressor has to run for quite a bit to keep the vacuum up.

I am therefore looking for a vacuum generator and would like some guidance.

I see that Amazon has 2 Robinair 3 CFM pumps - single stage - $108, 2 stage - $155.

Does the dual stage make that much of a difference in this application?


Thanks

Steve

 

[mredburn]

According to Curtis (Mesquiteman}-no You can only pull so much volume through the fitting internal diameters and according to his testing there was no need for the 2 sage pump. You cant pull enough volume to make it worth the difference.

 

[Jim Burr]

Hi,

I just purchased a Hold Fast Stabiliser kit and am using it with my pancake compressor. Needless to say, the compressor has to run for quite a bit to keep the vacuum up.

I am therefore looking for a vacuum generator and would like some guidance.

I see that Amazon has 2 Robinair 3 CFM pumps - single stage - $108, 2 stage - $155.

Does the dual stage make that much of a difference in this application?


Thanks

Steve

Those are great prices...IMHO! I might have to snaggle one of those!

 

[steve worcester]

I have a Gast 1023. They come in multiple versions, CFM based. I have a 10CFM and it does everything I want it to with stabilizing and as a lathe vac pump.
Make sure you get the model number and the voltage (110 or 220) and hertz (60 for US) that you need.

 

[siric]

Thanks for the advise. Think I will go with the Robinair single stage.

 

[Jim Burr]

Thanks for the advise. Think I will go with the Robinair single stage.

Remember that the CFM is how fast is vac's air out, just a better pull. I used a fridge pump that pulled 3cfm...worked great for about 3 treatments. I use a Gast now:wink::mad-tongue:
And that Robinair is a great buy!

 

[plano_harry]

Robinair is a good brand and that is a good price.

I bought the often maligned HF 2 stage 3 cfm on a 25% off coupon. That thing shocked me when it pulled a full 29" in less than a minute! The chamber didn't have a lot of air in it and Curtis's seals are very good. My air filter took care of the mist.

 

[MesquiteMan]

Here is a link to an article I wrote on vacuum and vacuum pumps. It will answer most of your questions.

TurnTex Woodworks - Vacuum Explanation

 

[HamTurns]

I see that Amazon has 2 Robinair 3 CFM pumps - single stage - $108, 2 stage - $155.

I have the 3cfm Robinair, it works great, no troubles using it at all. It easily pulls a full vacuum.

Happy Turning
Tom

 

[steve worcester]

I will add that if you are going to use it on a lathe CFM will help. When you get a catch, it recovers faster. I have a 10CFM because I also use it for vacuum forming plastics.

 

[sschering]

I have a pair of old Robinair 15101B 2 stage pumps I got at a yard sale for $15 each

They tested at 50 micron according the HVAC tech that sold em to me... (I'm at 800ft altitude).

 

[Neil]

I use the 6 CFM which is perfect, it pulls right down to 28" of vacuum. The one I purchased was made by Mastercool, and it was purchased on Amazon w/free shipping

 

[hcpens]

Picked up a Robinai, from a 2nd hand store, very happy with it. I change the oil after every two or so pulls and have had no issues.

 

[orlandopens]

What about hand pumps? I have a small chamber that I made using a high quality hand pump. I pull and hold 28 to 29 hg at 150' amsl. Haven't been real happy with the results however. But I am using Pentacryl (Sorry Tex, but you were on Christmas vaca and I was experimenting). Will it work if I can pull and hold 28-29hg? Will Cactus Juice make a big difference?